Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points.
The industry needs a ready supply of relatively cheap hydrogen and a developed distribution infrastructure to meet its goals for 2035.
Europe’s largest LCC expects to take delivery of its first high-seat density Max 8 in April and operate just 16 of them across its network this summer.
The Swedish government will introduce takeoff and landing charges to encourage airlines to use more fuel-efficient aircraft with lower emissions.
The chief executive of European LCC EasyJet sees hydrogen and electric propulsion as the best solution for short-haul flights.
Researchers in the U.S. have developed a process to make SAF from discarded food and sewage.
Airbus, DLR, Rolls-Royce, and Neste have launched a study into the benefits of flying a widebody airliner on 100 percent SAF.
Along with a paltry delivery total, ATR ended last year with net orders for three airplanes.
IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac called for better coordination between governments in ensuring freedom of movement.
Air traffic control providers eschewed the organized track structure on March 9.
